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AY53 YDE

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

139,522 mi
Last recorded139,522 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 YDE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 139,522 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear bump stops missing

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 139,522 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear bump stops missing

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 125,322 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight under body corrosion

Fail 17 Sep 2016 125,289 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings arch holed near step (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step holed (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill inadequately repaired - seam weld (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings arch holed (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings arch rotted away at bottom edge (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger inadequately repaired - needs seam welding (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step has seam - needs welding (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill - centre - holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front of arch - areas not fully seam welded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front of arch - inner sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheelarch x2 holes - 1 at base of arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill patches need seam welding on (6.1.B.2)

both front bottom wishbones - rear bushes slightly deteriorated, no play

brake pedal rubber worn at edge

emissions 2.89

exterior corrosion

rear chassis rails corroded, no holes

Pass 15 Sep 2015 121,333 miles

vehicle has surface rust and corrosion outside prescribed areas

Fail 7 Sep 2015 121,333 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides rear (2.4.A.3)

vehicle has surface rust and corrosion outside prescribed areas

Pass 1 Aug 2014 114,748 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front side lights dim

vehicle corroded outside prescribed areas

Fail 25 Jul 2014 114,713 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front side lights dim

vehicle corroded outside prescribed areas

Pass 21 Aug 2013 110,406 miles

vehicle has surface rust

windscreen has minor damage

Fail 19 Aug 2013 110,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

oil needs top up

vehicle has surface rust

windscreen has minor damage

Pass 18 Oct 2011 106,905 miles

Front accident damages

Poor wiper blades

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2011 106,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Poor wiper blades

Front accident damages

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2010 99,598 miles

Nearside front and rear tyres slightly perished around sidewall

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 30 Sep 2010 99,598 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front and rear tyres slightly perished around sidewall

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 30 Sep 2009 89,992 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 81,539 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 81,539 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake fluid level LOW

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front registration plate cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 58,711 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 41,109 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 41,109 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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AY53 YDE is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY53 YDE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AY53 YDE is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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